Mesothelioma and Exposure to Asbestos Claims

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Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer that develops after exposure to asbestos.  While any amount of asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, exposure in occupational settings can greatly increase the likelihood of developing the cancer.  Unfortunately, workers and tradesmen in the shipbuilding industry, along with U.S. Navy service men and women, have a high risk of being exposed to asbestos. 

Asbestos and asbestos-containing materials were commonly used in ships and shipyards across the country, potentially exposing thousands of workers and service men and women. 

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma after working in a shipyard or in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard, Bailey & Glasser, LLP can help.  Call today for a free and confidential case evaluation with our Asbestos & Lung Cancer team. 

Why Choose Bailey Glasser?

At Bailey Glasser, we have extensive experience representing those who have developed mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos in occupational settings, such as shipyards or Navy vessels.

Our attorneys have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. We understand these cases are often complex and technical. We bring intelligent aggression and substantial experience working product liability cases to verdict and settlement.

There are no upfront costs. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we take all the financial risk and only charge a fee if we successfully resolve your claim.

How has the Shipbuilding Industry Used Asbestos?

Shipyards are associated with significant levels of asbestos exposure.  Before the dangers of asbestos was fully understood, the material was used as a cheap and effective solution for fireproofing and heat resistance.  Asbestos was used in navy vessles and warships in:

• Boilers

• Turbines

• Pumps

• Insulation in both ship walls and the boiler rooms

• Pipe coverings

When ships were undergoing construction, repairs, or maintenance, damage or wear and tear of the materials caused asbestos particles to become airborne and be inhaled by workers and tradesmen.  On ships, these materials were used in areas with poor ventilation, allowing dust to collect in small areas, thus making ships extremely dangerous for sailors and those working below decks. 

Asbestos materials were used in all major shipyards including (but not limited to)

• ADDSCO Shipyard

• Avondale Shipyards, Inc.

• Bethlehem Steel Shipyards in Alabama, California, and Massachusettes

• Boston Navy Yard

• Bremerton Naval Shipyard

• Brooklyn Navy Yard

• Brown SHipbuilding Company

• Charleston Naval Base

• Defoe Shipyard

• Lockheed Shipbuilding

• Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

• New York Ship Building Corporation

• Newport News Shipbuilding

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard

• Philadephia Naval Shipyard

• Pensacola Naval Air Station

• Portland Ship Repair Yard

• Sun Shipbuilding

• Swan Island Shipyard

What Should Mesothelioma Patients Do?

If you are experiencing mesothelioma symptoms, speak with your doctor to confirm the diagnosis of mesothelioma. Then, contact Bailey & Glasser, LLP as soon as possible.  Do not wait to contact us because every state has a statute of limitation that determines how much time a person or family can file an asbestos lawsuit after the person was diagnosed with cancer. Any delay in hiring an attorney may jeopardize your ability to file a claim and receive compensation.

At Bailey & Glasser, LLP, our trusted asbestos attorneys will go to battle for you against the corporations and manufacturers that caused your cancer.   Our firm will walk you through the process of seeking financial compensation and help secure the maximum amount of compensation available to you and your loved ones.